Types of Investigative Journalism

There are three main types of investigative journalism: watchdog journalism, which examines government behavior and investigates alleged abuses of power; public interest journalism, which examines issues of public importance; and investigative reporting, which is a specialized form of public interest journalism that seeks to expose malfeasance in government or corporate institutions. Companies like Itempnews, gives more updates and news on investigation.

Watchdog journalism is the most common type of investigative journalism. It examines government behavior and investigates alleged abuses of power. In its simplest form, watchdog journalism involves reporting on problems and investigating possible solutions.

For example, the Wall Street Journal's "Bureau of Investigative Journalism" conducts investigations into financial fraud and other criminal activity.

Public interest journalism is another type of investigative journalism that examines issues of public importance. Issues that can be investigated with public interest journalism include corruption in government, environmental degradation, health care disparities, and the abuse of power by corporations.

Investigative reporting is a specialized form of public interest journalism that seeks to expose malfeasance in government or corporate institutions. Investigative reporters use a variety of techniques to gather information about wrongdoing, including interviews with sources who may be reluctant to speak out publicly, digging through records to find evidence, and conducting forensic investigations.